Director - Competitive Intelligence and Strategy

Director - Competitive Intelligence and Strategy

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven, and talented individual to drive competitive landscape assessment, benchmarking, and strategic planning to identify opportunities for end-to-end value stream. Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Value Stream, the incumbent will also be responsible for the overall value stream strategic planning process, building global connected data/analytics to identify opportunities and inform value stream strategy. Seeking a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities, collaborative mindset, deep analytical skills, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for driving results.

Role Accountabilities

Competitive Assessment and Benchmarking

• Establish process and routinely update competitive supply chain intelligence research on key parameters, competitor moves and overall value stream.
• Establish and govern enterprise competitive intelligence systems, including standardized methodologies, data architecture, and repeatable access to insights across global value streams.
• Understand drivers of success among competition, key value enablers and comparative metrics – connecting ABU segment/sector market & competitive landscape, drivers & opportunities to inform our strategies & priorities.
• Link external intelligence benchmarks to our internal value chain and performance metrics (products and process) to drive towards top quartile performance.
• Articulate the value proposition of our competitive strategy and influence resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Lead competitive cost benchmarking and war gaming exercises leveraging a broad suite of primary and secondary research sources
• Democratize competitive intelligence across broader cross-functional team members including the broader Supply Chain, Research & Development and Commercial teams

Value Stream Strategy

• Detail advantaged actions and initiatives that can set up value chain for cost efficiency, deliver target cost savings and drive consumer value.
• Translate business / enterprise strategy and objectives to value stream requirements.
• Coordinate with capital teams for sufficiency planning, and ensure strong capital efficiency (improve ROIC)
• Develop strong commercial partnership and deep understanding of customers, consumers, go to market for key categories and geographies
• Lead complex, cross‑functional enterprise SC strategy programs as assigned by CSCO & VP of Value Stream with full ownership from problem framing through ELT decision‑making, including scope definition, governance, cadence, and escalation.

Value Stream Optimization

• Champion and facilitate the connected strategy and framework development for Personal Care, Family Care, ECM and Professional including the associated mfg. technology process and Segment/ ABU connection with the Enterprise Value Chain
• Support & conduct value stream analysis, generate insights by collaborating & building global connected data & reports (business partner with DTS as an example)
• Enable value stream current state: strategic state analysis with connected data & analytics to inform step change performance end-to-end at the enterprise & segment levels by sector & platform.
• Build, coach, and scale a high‑performing competitive strategy capability, including talent development, role clarity, skill building, and succession planning across segments.

Functional Skills

• Leadership: Experienced in establishing new functions and building high-performing teams that develop strong partnerships with stakeholders and encourage professional growth
• Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence senior-level stakeholders. ELT and board level communications (storytelling and structuring) and interpersonal skills
• Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint / deck-writing skills; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience
• Change Management: Capable of understanding organizational dynamics, individual incentives, and barriers to change to implement new ways of working in line with business priorities. Proven track record of driving successful change initiatives
• Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them.
• Analytical and Quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights.
• Financial Analyses: Ability to analyze P&L trends and diagnose issues, articulate financial impact of findings/recommendations to senior leadership
• Data Visualization: Strong technical acumen and proficiency in advanced PowerPoint data visualizations (e.g., Mekko charts) to succinctly highlight trends and key insights
• Business Judgment: Possesses insight and understanding in dealing with risks and opportunities in business that is likely to lead to favorable outcomes.
• Project Management: Ability to scope projects, manage teams, deliver results against set expectations, timelines, and budgets, etc.
• Consumer (CPG and Retail) Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of key competitive players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, etc.
• Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced setting

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our Professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an analytical discipline like Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in highly analytical roles, such as Corporate Strategy or Management Consulting
• End-to-end product experience (innovation/design through execution)
• Occasional global travel may be required to support projects as needed (up to 25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA from top-tier business school
• Direct experience within CPGs or retailers in Competitive Strategy and Supply Chain Management
• 7+ years of consulting experience with top-tier strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, Mars, etc.) - Principal or Senior Manager level
• Experience in working across developed markets (North America, Europe) and developing & emerging markets (Asia, Latin America, etc.)

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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Grade 6 grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

 

Salary Range: 185,780 – 240,140 USD

 

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

Chicago Commercial Center, Dallas World Headquarters

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time